What was the 'Matsyanyaya' in Bengal?

It was a state of total anarchy where 'might was right', leading the regional chiefs to choose Gopala to restore order.

Political Consent in Medieval India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which of the following king/kings was/were elected/chosen directly by the public? 1. Harshavardhan 2. Gopal 3. Yashovarman 4. Nandivarman Pallavamalla

Gopala (Pala dynasty) and Nandivarman II (Pallava dynasty) were notably elected or chosen through a process of public consensus rather than simple inheritance.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2021_133 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Which of the following king/kings was/were elected/chosen directly by the public?1. Harshavardhan2. Gopal3. Yashovarman4. Nandivarman Pallavamalla

Which of the following king/kings was/were elected/chosen directly by the public?
1. Harshavardhan
2. Gopal
3. Yashovarman
4. Nandivarman Pallavamalla